Borough Administrator's Office

Borough Administrator: Michael Foligno
Address: Elmwood Park Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Phone: 201-796-1457 ext. 104
Fax: 201-794-0976
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm

Powers and Duties of Borough Administrator

For the purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities limitations permitted by authorized staff and appropriations, the Borough Administrator shall:

1. Serve as Administrative Officer representing the Mayor and Council;
2. Make recommendations to the Mayor and Council as to administrative operations of the Borough;
3. Receive and reply to general inquiries concerning Borough business and provide information as necessary;
4. Supervise, schedule and coordinate the administrative staff at Borough Hall and serve as the Personnel Officer/Appointing Authority on behalf of the Mayor and Council with relation to the Civil Service Commission and the general day-to-day operation of Borough employees;
5. Oversee maintenance of personnel records and provide minor discipline as necessary, not to exceed five (5) days suspension of any Borough employee, excluding the Police Department;
6. Investigate at any time the affairs of any Department of the Borough, other than the Police Department;
7. Work with the Chief Financial Officer and Municipal Auditor in the preparation, review and presentation of the annual budget document;
8. Report to Mayor and Council as necessary;
9. At direction of Mayor and Council, compile and release public information;
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Mayor and Council;
11. Operate as the administrative coordinating point for all Departments with the exception of Police Department;
12. Enforce Borough policies.